Officer Washburn

Brattleboro Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at 802 E-Cig Supply on Putney Road on 05/11/19, between the hours of 10:00pm and 11:00pm. Investigation revealed that an unidentified male stole a large amount of merchandise from inside the store, to include vaping products. Attached are still photos of the suspect, who is a white male approximately 5'8"-5’10” with a heavy build and dark facial hair. He also appears to be carrying a satchel.  
 
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect, or the incident itself is asked to contact Officer Washburn with the Brattleboro Police Department (802-257-7950).

Officer Hamilton

On March 9 2019 at approximately 0255 hours officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to Sam’s on Main St. for a burglary alarm. Upon arrival officers found evidence that the store had been broken into. Sam’s was searched but there was no one still inside.
Review of the surveillance video from Sam’s revealed that at approximately 0130 hours a single suspect broke the door, and thereafter at approximately 0250 hours the suspect returned, entered the store, and stole items. The suspect has not yet been identified. Anyone with information that can help identify and prosecute the suspect is urged to come forward.

Gallo Jr., Michael A., 37, Guilford, VT 

Officer Cooke

On October 23, 2018 the Brattleboro Police Department arrested Michael Gallo Jr., 37, of Guilford, VT for Burglary and Possession of a Depressant.
 
Gallo was located after a business owner called 911 to advise that somebody was taking items from their business.  Gallo was stopped on Canal St and found to be in possession of the items.  Gallo was also found to be in possession of a depressant.
 
Gallo was released on a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division at a later date to answer to the above charges.

Cassell Jr, Charles, R. 27 of Brattleboro

Officer Kerylow

On 11/05/2018 at approximately 1030am Brattleboro Police responded to a shelter on Royal Road for a reported burglary that occurred over the weekend.
 
Through video surveillance police were able to positively identify the suspect that had broken into the building as Charles R. Cassell Jr. It was also discovered that Cassell had active Conditions of Release for a 24 hour curfew.
 
Cassell was later located at a residence in Wilmington where he is required to live per his Conditions of Release. Cassell was taken into custody by the Wilmington Police Department and was transported to Brattleboro. Cassell was issued Conditions of Release, ordred to appear in court on 11/06/2018 at 1230pm and was held in lieu of $10,000. 

Lisa Marie Gendron         Age: 25           Residence: Brattleboro, VT

Sergeant Petlock

On 06/08/18, Lisa Marie Gendron was located on Flat Street in Brattleboro and taken into custody as a result of continuing investigation into an incident that occurred on 05/24/18. In that incident, a female victim was assaulted by several individuals whom had unlawfully entered a residence. As a result of that incident, Gendron was charged with the offenses of Burglary and Simple Assault. Gendron was also the subject of 2 active arrest warrants stemming from previous charges. She was lodged at the Brattleboro Police Department in lieu of $5000.00 bail, and ordered to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 06/08/18.  

Chyquan M. Cupe          Age: 20           Residence: Hartford, CT
April B. Garcia                 Age: 25           Residence: Hartford, CT

Sergeant Petlock

On 05/24/18 at approximately 8:21pm, Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on School Street for a reported disturbance in progress. Vermont State Police also assisted in the investigation. This investigation revealed that a female was assaulted by several people whom had unlawfully entered the apartment. The female victim sustained minor injuries, and was not hospitalized. There were no weapons involved in the incident.
 
Several suspects were identified as a result of the investigation. Two subjects, identified as Chyquan M. Cupe and April B. Garcia were later located and arrested for the offenses of burglary and simple assault.
 
Cupe was lodged at the Brattleboro Police Department in lieu of $25,000 bail, while Garcia was lodged at the BPD in lieu of $5,000 bail. Both subjects will appear in Windham County Superior Court on 05/25/18.
 
This investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests are expected related to the incident.

Paquette, Daniel S., 31, of Brattleboro, VT

Detective Eaton

Original press release:
On 10/20/2017 at approximately 8:21 PM Brattleboro Police responded to a commercial establishment on Elliot Street for the report of a burglary in progress. The caller reported that he was inside the business when the burglars broke in and during the incident he fired multiple rounds from a handgun at them. It is unknown whether any of the burglars were shot or otherwise injured, however there were no signs of a significant injury at the scene. The caller was not injured.
Police have identified multiple suspects and continue to actively investigate this incident. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Special thanks to Brattleboro Fire Department, Rescue Inc., Vermont State Police, Chesterfield NH Police, and Hinsdale NH Police for assisting on scene.
 
Update:
Brattleboro Police Detectives continued to investigate the above described incident and probable cause developed to make a new arrest.  On April 17, 2018, Daniel Paquette was arrested and charged with burglary, trespass and unlawful mischief.  He was held on $10,000 bail and set to be arraigned on April 18, 2018 at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division.

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ASSAULT & ROBBERY, LSA
January 30, 2018
OFFICER PENNIMAN
On 1/28/17 at approximately 2200 Brattleboro Police responded to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for a report of a female with injuries resulting from an attempted Assault and Robbery, and an assault with a motor vehicle.  

The female stated that the incident occurred in the parking lot of the Municipal building located at 230 Main Street at approximately 1900 hrs.  

The female was treated at BMH for moderate, non life threatening injuries, and was subsequently discharged.  

There have currently been no charges filed, and this is an ongoing investigation.  

The vehicle involved was described as an older model green pickup truck with white landscaping decals on the side. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brattleboro Police Department.

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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
January 30, 2018
OFFICER KERYLOW
On 01/28/2018 at approximately 0831 hours Brattleboro Police, Brattleboro Fire and Rescue Inc. responded to Marlboro Road near Hamilton Road for a report of a tractor trailer on its side.  

Upon arrival, the tractor trailer unit was discovered lying on its driver side. The operator, Nathan T. Rogers of Texas, was treated on scene and transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for non life threatening injuries.  

Rogers was operating a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, towing a 53 foot trailer, east when the trailer lost traction due to ice and started to slide. Rogers then crossed the west bound lane and rolled the tractor trailer on to its side.  

Marlboro Road was shut down to alternating one lane traffic for approximately three and a half hours and shut down completely for approximately 30 minutes while DJ’s Towing pulled the truck upright.  

A chemical and oil spill response team responded as well for diesel fuel that had leaked into a near by brook.

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RETAIL THEFT
January 30, 2018
Dyer, James, A. Jr., 31, Homeless

OFFICER VINTON
   On 01/24/18 at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Brattleboro Police responded to a local business on Putney Road for a report of retail theft. Upon investigation, it was determined that James A. Dyer Jr., 31, Homeless commited the crime of retail theft. Dyer was issued a trespass from the business and a citation to appear at Windham Superior Court on 03/13/18 to face the charge.

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VIOLATION OF COURT ORDERED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE
January 30, 2018
Supernois, Thomas A.    Age: 47     Residence: Brattleboro, VT

SERGEANT PETLOCK
On 01/23/18 at approximately 7:30am, Brattleboro Police made contact with Thomas Supernois on Green Street. In contacting Supernois, investigation revealed that he had consumed alcohol in violation of his court ordered conditions of release. He was arrested, and later released with a citation ordering him to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 02/06/18.  

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DUI
January 30, 2018
Karo, Paul. 25 Year Old Male from Brattleboro

OFFICER PENNIMAN
In the early morning hours of 1/22/18 Brattleboro Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle on Elliot Street due to defective equipment on the vehicle.  

Subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of Paul Karo for Driving Under the Influence.  

Karo was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was processed, and released on a citation. Karo will appear at Windham County Superior Court of 2/6/18 to answer his charge.

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DISORDERLY CONDUCT
January 30, 2018
Bills Sr, Denny, R. 54 of Brattleboro

OFFICER KERYLOW
On 01/18/2018 Brattleboro Police responded to the Drop In Center on South Main Street for a altercation between two clients.  

Through investigation it was determined that Denny R. Bills Sr spit and threw coffee on another client. Bills was issued Conditions of Release and a citation to appear in court on 02/27/2018 to answer the charge.

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ARREST ON WARRANT
January 26, 2018
Corey Whidden, 27, of Brattleboro

OFFICER HAMILTON
On January 25 2018 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department were investigating ongoing drug activity at a residence on Canal St. when they located Corey Whidden. Whidden was discovered to have an outstanding warrant. Whidden was arrested and held in lieu of $5000 bail. Whidden will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on January 26 2018 to face the underlying charges.

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DOMESTIC ASSAULT
January 26, 2018
Waite, Cameron E. age 28, of Brattleboro

OFFICER VINTON
On 1/25/18 at approximately 3pm Brattleboro Officers responded to a residence on Canal St. regarding a fight in progress.  Upon arrival Officers encountered Cameron E. Waite.  Investigation revealed that Waite injured another subject during a physical altercation.  Waite and the victim were both treated at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.  Waite was issued a citation to appear in court on 1/26/18 and released on conditions.

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DUI
January 26, 2018
Bent, Genie, 32, Hailfax

OFFICER VINTON
   ON 01/24/18 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:00 P.M. THE BRATTLEBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO A LOCAL BUSINESS ON PUTNEY ROAD FOR A FEMALE THAT WAS HUNCHED OVER IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT OF HER VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT GENIE BENT, 32, OF HAILFAX WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. BENT WAS ARRESTED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE BRATTLEBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT, WHERE SHE WAS LATER RELEASED ON A CITATION. BENT WILL APPEAR IN WINDHAM SUPERIOR COURT ON 02/13/18 TO FACE THE CHARGE.
 
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DOMESTIC ASSAULT
January 26, 2018
Condon, Matthew R., age 27, of Brattleboro

OFFICER MACDONALD
On 1/24/18 at approximately 1428hrs, Brattleboro Officers responded to a residence on Brookwood Dr. regarding a domestic assault.  The suspect, Matthew R. Condon, allegedly slapped and knocked the victim to the ground.  Condon was arrested for Domestic Assault.  Condon will appear in court on 1/25/18 to face the charge.  The victim was not medically treated.

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RETAIL THEFT
January 26, 2018
Longueil, Deborah J., 52yrs, of Brattleboro

LT WARNER
On 1/18/18 at approximately 5pm, Brattleboro Officers responded to a business on Canal St. for a report of a shoplifter in custody.  Upon arrival Officers met with the suspect, Deborah J. Longueil, and issued her a citation to appear in court on 2/27/18 for the offense of Retail Theft.

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VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS
January 26, 2018
Jeffrey Buzby, 57, of Brattleboro

OFFICER HAMILTON
On January 10 2018 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a residence on Brookside Dr. for a trespassing complaint. Subsequent investigation revealed that Jeffrey Buzby violated active conditions of release by contacting a woman who lived in the area. Buzby was arrested and charged with Contempt of Court. Buzby will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on February 27 to face the charge.

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DUI
January 26, 2018
Brittany Allard, 22, of Brattleboro

OFFICER HAMILTON
On January 10 2018 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a business on Cotton Mill Hill for a report that a woman in the area was calling for help. Upon arrival officers met with Brittany Allard. Allard, who was intoxicated, was determined to have driven to the scene, and was issued a citation for DUI and released to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for treatment. Allard will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on February 27 to face the charge.

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UNLAWFUL TRESPASS
January 26, 2018
Walter Swift, 56, of Brattleboro

OFFICER HAMILTON
On January 9 2018 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a business on Main St. for a Trespassing complaint. Subsequent investigation determined that Walter Swift had violated an existing No Trespass Warning at the business. Swift was located and issued a citation for Unlawful Trespass, and will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on February 13 to face the charge.

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VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS
January 26, 2018
Thomas Supernois, 47, of Brattleboro

OFFICER HAMILTON
On January 9 2018 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department were on patrol on Canal St. when they observed Thomas Supernois walking with another male. Supernois had active conditions of release not to contact the male in question. Supernois was arrested and charged with Contempt of Court: Violation of Conditions of Release. Supernois will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on February 13 to face the charge.

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ARREST ON WARRANT
January 26, 2018
George Gravatt, 30, of Brattleboro

OFFICER HAMILTON
On January 6 2018 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department located George Gravatt on Elliot St. Gravatt was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on January 8 to face the charges.

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CONTEMPT OF COURT
January 23, 2018
Camolli, Tonya. 33 Year Old Female from Brattleboro

OFFICER PENNIMAN
On 1/23/18 Brattleboro Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle due to the license plate not belonging to the vehicle it was on. This stop took place on Birge Street.  

The operator, Tonya Camolli, has an active set of conditions of release which revoked her right to operate a motor vehicle.  

Camolli was place under arrest, and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There she was processed, and released on a citation. Camolli will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 2/6/18 to answer her charge.

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ASSAULT AND ROBBERY
January 23, 2018
OFFICER PENNIMAN
On 1/23/18 at approximately 0520 hrs Brattleboro Police responded to a business on Canal Street for an attempted armed robbery.  A male wearing dark clothing entered the store demanding money from the cashier. The male stated that he had a firearm, however no firearm was brandished. The male had a mask or a hat covering his face.  

The male then exited the business, and headed towards the downtown area.  The male was described as skinny, approximately 5ft 5inches tall.  150lbs, wearing black clothing.

The male did not make away with any money, and there were no injuries.  

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brattleboro Police Department.

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DUI
January 22, 2018
Salzman, John, R. 27 of Williamsville, VT

OFFICER KERYLOW
On 01/21/2018 at approximately 1318 hours Brattleboro Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Linden Street for a traffic violation.  

Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of John R. Salzman for Driving Under the Influence. Salzman was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was fingerprinted, photographed and lodged. Salzman was ordered held until sober and issued Conditions of Release and a citation to appear in court on 02/06/2018.

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DEATH
January 21, 2018
Detective Lt. Evans
On 01/21/2018 at approximately 8:30 am Brattleboro Police, Brattleboro Fire, and Rescue Inc. responded to a residence on Clark Street for the report of an unresponsive person who wasn’t breathing. The 65 year old female was declared deceased on scene. An Assistant Medical Examiner from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner assisted with investigation on scene and it was determined that the female had died from natural causes. The name of the decedent is being withheld at this time out of respect for the family.

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DRIVING WHILE CRIMINALLY SUSPENDED
January 21, 2018
Anthony L Matias, 34,  of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Wilson
While on routine patrol, Brattleboro Officers observed a vehicle traveling on Canal Street and knew its operator Anthony L Matias 34, of Brattleboro, to have a Criminally Suspended Driver’s License.  Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle  Matias was arrested and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was fingerprinted and photographed.  He was released on a Citation ordering him to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 2/27/2018. 

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DRIVING WHILE CRIMINALLY SUSPENDED
January 21, 2018
Theresa M Gay, 43,  of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Wilson
While on routine patrol, Brattleboro Officers observed a vehicle leaving a business on Canal Street and observed it to make a turn  onto Elm Street without using its turn signal.  Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and found its operator Theresa M Gay 43, of Brattleboro to have a Criminally Suspended Driver’s License.  Gay was arrested and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where she was fingerprinted and photographed.  She was released on a Citation ordering her to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 2/27/2018. 

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BANK ROBBERY
January 21, 2018
Angel L Baker (17, being charged as an adult), of Rockingham, VT

Jack D Burke (18), of Rockingham, VT

Detective Whiteman
On 01/18/2018 at approximately 1600 hours Brattleboro Police responded to a financial institution on Putney Road for a report of an armed robbery. Through investigation and with the assistance of social media, Angel Baker and Jack Burke were identified and arrested. Angel is being charged as an adult with Assault and Robbery, and Jack is being charged with Aiding in the Commission of a Felony. Both are being held on $10,000 bail. Vermont State Police and Keene NH Police assisted with this investigation.

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DOMESTIC ASSAULT
January 21, 2018
Emma R. Ethier,  19,  of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Kerylow
On 01/16/2018 Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on First Level Drive for a family fight.

Upon arrival, it was determined that Emma R. Ethier got into an argument with her mother and punched her three times. Ethier was placed under arrest and was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department for processing.

Ethier was released with Conditions of Release and a citation to appear in court tomorrow, 01/17/2018, to answer the charge.

No one was treated for injuries.

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DISORDERLY CONDUCT
January 21, 2018
Arthur Fisk , 27,  Brattleboro, VT

Officer Lynde
On January 15, 2018 Brattleboro Police responded to South Main Street for a fight in progress.  When police arrived they found the parties were separated and one had left the scene.  After an investigation took place police cited Arthur Fisk to court for the charge of Disorderly Conduct for February 27, 2018.   

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CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
January 21, 2018
Jacob E  Gagnon   22, of Brattleboro, VT

Sgt Emery
On 01/13/18, the Brattleboro Police Department received a complaint about the welfare of a child.  Through the investigation, it was discovered that Jacob Gagnon was violating his conditions of release by having contact with a child under the age of 16.  Gagnon was arrested for violating his conditions of release.  He was later released on a citation to appear at Windham County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on 02/27/18 to answer to this charge. 

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DRIVING WHILE CRIMINALLY SUSPENDED
January 21, 2018
Brandon Lee P, 34 of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Wilson
While on routine patrol, Brattleboro Officers observed a vehicle at a business on Putney Road and observed the vehicle to be in violation of an Inspection Manual requirement.  Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and found its operator Brandon P Lee, 34 of Brattleboro to have a Criminally Suspended Driver’s License.  Lee was arrested and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was fingerprinted and photographed.  He was released on a Citation ordering him to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 2/27/2018. 

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FRAUD
January 21, 2018
Celina Stephens, 31, Brattleboro, VT

Officer VInton
On 01/06/18 at approximately 3:20 p.m. Brattleboro Police responded to a call about a credit card that was stolen and was used at two local business’s. Upon investigation it was determined that Celina Stephens, 31, of Brattleboro commited the crime of fraudulent use of a credit card. Stephens was arrested for this crime and will appear in court on 02/13/18 to face the charges.


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UNLAWFUL TRESPASS
January 21, 2018
Lucas Bertolini, 31, of BrattleboroVT

Thomas French, 31, of Brattleboro VT

Officer MacDonald
On 01/05/18 Brattleboro Police responded to business on Main St for the report of two males trespassing that had left the area. Through investigation it was determined that Lucas Bertolini and Thomas French committed the offense of Unlawful Trespass at the business. Bertolini and French were located at later times and issued citations to appear at the Windham County Superior Courthouse on 2/13/18 to answer to the charge

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DUI
January 21, 2018
Melissa Melloan, 60, of Guilford, VT

Officer Penniman
On 1/1/18 in the early morning hours Brattleboro Police observed a vehicle operating on Williams Street, which is a public highway. The vehicle failed to maintain its designated lane of travel, prompting a motor vehicle stop.

Further investigation lead to the arrest of Melloan for the offense of DUI.

Melloan was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where she was processed, and subsequently released on a citation. Melloan will appear in Windham County Superior Court on 1/16/18 to answer her charge.

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KIDNAPPING/SECOND DEGREE AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC ASSAULT/INTERFERENCE WITH ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES
January 11, 2018
Walter Taylor, 25, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Wilson
On 1/10/2018, Brattleboro Officers received a 911 call.   A female could be heard screaming.  That call was abruptly disconnected.  Officers were able to identify the owner of phone from which the call had originated and began an investigation to determine the female caller’s location.  Subsequent investigation determined that the caller was with Walter M Taylor, 25 of Brattleboro. 

 Taylor was later located along with the female caller.  Investigation revealed that he forced the female into his vehicle and kidnapped her. In the process the female suffered a broken hand.  He then drove around with the female in his vehicle for an extended amount of time.  He then took her cell phone from her to prevent her from calling for help.   There were no weapons involved. 

 Taylor was arrested and transported to the Brattleboro police Department where he was processed.  He was ordered held without bail and is scheduled to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 1/11/2018 to answer to the charges. 

The female was treated at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for her injuries and later released. 

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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
January 11, 2018
Officer Kerylow
On 01/10/2018 at approximately 0919 hours Brattleboro Police and EMS personnel responded to Marlboro Road for a motor vehicle collision with injury.

 Allison R. Fiske was operating a white 2012 Toyota Highlander, east bound, and rear ended a white 2012 Chevrolet Express van which was operated by Shawn A. Frost.

The east bound lane of Marlboro Road was shut down for approximately 30 minutes until both vehicles were removed.

Frost was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for non life threatening injuires. Fiske did not sustain any injuries from the crash.

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ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
January 11, 2018
Officer Vinton
On 01/09/18 at approximately 1527, Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on Elm St. for a female that had sustained  multiple injuries and  was seeking medical attention.  Upon investigation it was determined that the injured female had cuts to her neck and chest. The victim was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for non-life threating injuries.

This incident remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Brattleboro Police Department.

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DOMESTIC ASSAULT
January 9, 2018
Lafayette, Marquis, D 57, of Brattleboro

OFFICER WILSON
On 1/8/2018, Brattleboro Officers responded to a residence located on Pleasant Street on a report of a Domestic Assault.  Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Marquis D Lafayette, 57 of Brattleboro.  He was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was ordered held until sober.  He is scheduled to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 1/09/2018, to answer to the charge. 

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DEATH
January 9, 2018
DETECTIVE JOHNSON
Updated Release: An autopsy was performed on the decedent and investigation is ongoing. The BPD is continuing to coordinate with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and area service agencies on this case. More information will be released when possible. We thank the community for their support and understanding.

Initial Release: On January 7, 2018 at 13:11 hours, members of the Brattleboro Police Department and Emergency Services responded to Birge Street for a medical emergency involving a one month year old. The one month year old was transported to the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

This death is currently being investigated by the Brattleboro Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. 

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DUI
January 9, 2018
Linn, Matthew, 43, Hinsdale

OFFICER VINTON
On 01/06/18 at approximately 2:07 a.m. the Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on Elm St. for a male that was pounding on a door stating he was not dressed for the weather. Upon investigation it was determined that Matthew Linn, 43, of Hinsdale was intoxicated and was in possesion of his motor vehicle on a public highway. Linn was arrested for DUI and transported to the Brattleboro Police Station. Linn was later issued a citation to appear in court on 01/23/18 to face the charge.

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UNLAWFUL MISCHIEF
January 9, 2018
Hazlett, Nathan E, 44 of Brattleboro

OFFICER WILSON
On 1/02/2018, Brattleboro Officers responded to a residence on Canal Street on a report of property damage.  Upon arrival they observed that the glass, to the exterior door to the building had been shattered.  Witnesses stated that they believed Nathan E Hazlett to be responsible.  Hazlett was located a short time later and admitted to causing the damage.  He was issued a Citation for Unlawful Mischief.  He is scheduled to appear in Windham County Superior Court to answer to the charge on 2/13/2018. 

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DEATH
January 9, 2018
DETECTIVE JOHNSON
On January 7, 2018 at 13:11 hours, members of the Brattleboro Police Department and Emergency Services responded to Birge Street for a medical emergency involving a one month year old. The one month year old was transported to the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

This death is currently being investigated by the Brattleboro Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. 

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​ARREST ON WARRANT
January 7, 2018
George Gravatt, 30, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Hamilton
On January 6 2018 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department located George Gravatt on Elliot St. Gravatt was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on January 8 to face the charges.

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CRIMINAL DLS
January 7, 2018
Brandon Lee, 34, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Wilson
While on a routine patrol, Brattleboro Officers observed a vehicle south on Frost Street and observed the vehicle to be in violation of an Inspection Manual Requirement.  Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and found its operator Brandon P. Lee, 34 of Brattleboro to have a Criminally Suspended Driver's License.  Lee was arrested and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was fingerprinted and photographed.  He was released on a Citation ordering him to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 02/13/2018.

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DUI
January 7, 2018
Shawn Magee, 47, of California

Steven Witherell, 30, of Massachusetts

Officer Wilson
On 12/30/2017, Brattleboro Officers responded to a two car motor vehicle collision on Sunset Lake Road. Susequent investigation revealed that both operators were under the influence of alcohol.  Witherell and Magee were both arrested and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where they were fingerprinted and photographed.  They were issued Citations ordering them to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 01/16/2018 to answer to the charge.

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BURGLARY
January 7, 2018
Jared Johnson, 26, of Brattleboro, VT

Jami-Leigh Webber, 26, of Brattleboro, VT

Detective Whiteman
In the month of October 2017, the Brattleboro Police Department began an investigation of multiple burglaries that had occurred in the Town of Brattleboro.  Through the course of the investigation the Brattleboro Police identified Johnson and his girlfriend Webber as suspects.  Johnson was arrested and charged for Burlary into an Occupied Dwelling x2.  Johnson was fingerprinted and photographed for these offenses.  Johnson was orderred to go to the Windham County Suprior Court Criminal Division on 01/02/2018.  Webber was arrested for Aiding in the Commission of Felony and Possession of Stolen Property.  Webber was fingerprinted and photographed for these offenses and ordered to go to the Windham County Superior Court Criminal Division on 02/06/2018 to answer to thses offenses.

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ASSAULT
January 7, 2018
James A. Harris, 31, of Chicopee, MA

Sgt. Petlock
On 12/31/17 at approximately 7:00am, Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on Green Street for a reported dispute involving a female and male. Investigation revealed that the male assaulted the female outside the residence. The female was treated at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for minor injuries related to the assault. There were no weapons involved in the incident. The male was identified as James A. Harris. He was arrested for the offense of Simple Assault, and later issued a citation ordering him to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 02/13/18.

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BURGLARY, UNLAWFUL MISCHIEF
January 7, 2018
Tyler Reynolds, 22, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Fletcher
On December 28, 2017 at approximately 1612 hours the Brattleboro Pollice responded to a residence for a report of a persons attempting to break in.  Through investigation it was determined Tyler Reynolds had broken into an apartment by force, damaging the property.  Reynolds was placed under arrest and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department for processing.  Tyler was released with a citation to appear at the Windham County Superior Court, Criminal DIvision on 02/3/2018 to answer to the charges.

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UNLAWFUL TRESPASS
January 7, 2018
Chelsie Ouellette, 42, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer MacDonald
On December 28, 2017 Brattleboro Police responded to a business on Putney Road for the report of a female that staff would like trespassed.  The female was identified as Chelsie Ouellette.  Through investigation it was determined that Ouellette had previously been trespassed from the business.  Ouellette was placed under arrest and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department for processing.  Ouellette was released with a citation to appear at the Windham County Superior Court on 02/13/2018 to answer to the charge.

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SNOW REMOVAL HARMONY LOT
January 5, 2018
To:      AREA NEWS MEDIA
FROM:    Town of Brattleboro
DATE:     01/05/2018
RE:       PARKING LOT SNOW REMOVAL

The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect. 

Snow and ice will be removed from the Harmony Lot in the downtown area this evening.  

Parked vehicles in the Harmony Lot must be removed by 1:00am or they will be towed at the owner’s expense.

If vehicles are going to remain in Town overnight they should park in the Brattleboro Transportation Center. If you use the Transportation Center, do not park in a Reserved Permit space without a permit. Pay and Display is in effect after 9:00 a.m.

Contact the Brattleboro Police Department at 257-7950 for any questions.     

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